ITALIAN PEPPER BALLS

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These keep well and also freeze well. Rum or whisky works well in place of the brandy.

Provided by Diane

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 75

Number Of Ingredients 17

¾ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup milk
1 fluid ounce brandy
½ cup finely chopped walnuts
⅓ cup butter
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 fluid ounces brandy

Steps:

  • Melt shortening and cool. Add in white sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa, black pepper, ground cloves, allspice and ground cinnamon. Stir in flour, baking powder and baking soda and mix well. Stir in milk, 1 ounce brandy, rum or whisky and chopped nuts.
  • Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate 4-8 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Break off little pieces of dough and roll into small balls, about 3/4 inch in diameter. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes. DO NOT overbake. Remove from pan and roll in glaze.
  • To Make Glaze: Combine 1/3 cup of butter, 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, 5 tablespoons cocoa, and 2 ounces of brandy, rum or whisky. Mix until smooth. Roll cooled cookies in glaze and place on waxed paper to dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 22.5 mg, Sugar 4 g

Mfm Mirshaell mm n
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These pepper balls are the perfect way to add a little spice to your next party or gathering.


Wonderboy Mbokazi
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I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're so addictive and I can't stop eating them.


Selina Namisango
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These pepper balls are a little bit of work to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious and unique.


enock Mwansa
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The filling for these pepper balls is so flavorful. I love the combination of cheese, herbs, and spices.


J. Kinnard Johnson
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These pepper balls are a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have rice on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses it up in a creative way.


Seemal Rizwan
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I've never made pepper balls before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfect and I'll definitely be making them again.


Dekeba “Deriba” Adugna
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These were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were the first thing to go.


kingagustine lucky
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I love that this recipe uses roasted peppers. It gives the pepper balls a wonderfully smoky flavor.


Ishal abbasi
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These pepper balls are the perfect appetizer or party food. They're easy to make and always a hit.


md safin hasan sikder
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I was a little hesitant to try these because I'm not a big fan of peppers, but I'm so glad I did! The peppers are roasted to perfection and the filling is creamy and flavorful.


Saja Hassan
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These were so good! I made them for my family and they raved about them. Even my picky kids loved them.


pubg Khan56
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I've made these pepper balls several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is perfect and they're always cooked to perfection.


Souwn Souwn
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These Italian pepper balls were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and everyone loved them.